Nursing
is a dynamic and constantly changing profession. The ability to encompass care
of individuals, families, communities, and populations requires a strong
commitment to study in the field of nursing. It is our commitment to prepare
graduates to provide safe, competent, and compassionate care. Coastal Bend College has a variety of
pathways to achieve students’ career goals.
Nurse
Aide
Certified
Nurse Aides play a pivotal role in the care of patients. Nurse Aides assist patients with the
activities of daily living like eating and bathing. They are the eyes and ears for the nurses
they work in collaboration with. Students will learn to provide basic patient care –
bathing, feeding, grooming; acquire, distribute, and administer patient care
supplies; perform safety checks and ensure cleanliness of patient rooms; accommodate
the special needs of patients; and provide emotional support.
Vocational Nursing
Licensed
Vocational Nurses (LVN) care for patients in collaboration with a healthcare
team (RN and Doctors) in a variety of settings.
In the Vocational Nursing Program, students will learn to provide
patient care – administering medications, providing treatments, assessing
patient needs, and providing emotional support.
Professional
Nursing
Students
seeking a Professional Nursing licensure (RN), upon completion of an Associate
of Applied Science degree, will master the theory, laboratory, and clinical
components needed to be successful in the workforce. Successful graduates from
the Professional Nursing program will be eligible to take the Board Exam
(NCLEX-RN) to become licensed as an RN.
Coastal Bend College offers two tracks in Professional Nursing: Traditional RN and LVN-RN Bridge Track.
Traditional
RN Track:
Students
will have the opportunity to begin their nursing education by taking a
combination of nursing and general education courses. This track is for students who are not
already licensed as an LVN.
LVN-RN
Bridge Track:
This
track is for students who are already licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) to further their nursing education toward the RN degree.